SF705 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
State-sponsored health programs use for funding abortions limitation
Related bill: HF2883
AI Generated Summary
The bill proposed in Minnesota, titled SF No 705, aims to restrict the use of state funds for abortions through state-sponsored health programs. According to the bill, these funds can only be used for abortions if necessary to maintain participation in a federal program. The bill specifies that this restriction applies to programs overseen by the commissioner of human services. Additionally, the bill includes a severability clause, which means that if any part of the bill is found unconstitutional, the rest of the bill will still remain effective.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| January 27, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Health and Human Services |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Establishes a prohibition on using state-sponsored health program funds for abortions, with certain exceptions for federal participation."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references the definition of abortion provided in section 144.343, subdivision 3 of the Minnesota Statutes.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "144.343, subdivision 3"
}
]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee